Nursing Home

Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation

Nursing Home

Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation

LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544 View map
Overview of Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation provides skilled nursing and long-term care in Los Alamos, NM. The facility offers a range of services including rehabilitation, dietary management, and social services. It is dedicated to helping patients achieve their recovery goals in a compassionate environment.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
New Mexico average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
New Mexico average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
New Mexico average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
New Mexico average: 3.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 29m per day

This home provides 11% less nursing time per resident than the New Mexico average.

New Mexico average: 3h 56m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 64

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New Mexico average
Occupancy rate 94.3%
Residents per day (avg) 60
Occupancy rate
94.3%
Residents per day (avg)
60

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7.1M
Operating deficit
-$178.1K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$7,149,596.00
Operating deficit
$-178,091.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.6M
36.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.7M
Total costs $7.3M
Bed community size
64-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 325056

Ownership & operating entity

Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation is administrated by CANISHA HILL.

Owner name: LOS ALAMOS WELLNESS & REHABILITATION LLC

Care Services

Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (505) 662-2630

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Health Care, Activities, Social Services, Wound Care, Rehabilitation, Dietary and Nutritional Needs Management
Operating Hours
24/7

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Dietary and nutritional needs management is provided, ensuring meals are nutritionally balanced.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

New Mexico average 6.8


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 68
Citations per inspection
8.5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

47 of 68 citations resulted from standard inspections; 16 of 68 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 68 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3

0 critical citations More info New Mexico average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info New Mexico average: 1.3

68 moderate citations More info New Mexico average: 45.6

0 minor citations More info New Mexico average: 0.6
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Jun 17, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 24, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 24, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 24, 2025
Corrected

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

82
Total Staff
69
Employees
13
Contractors
24,562
Total Hours (Quarter)
29
Avg Staff/Day
9.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1610 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse611.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant259.8 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
9.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
52 staff
10hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
17 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
8 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.9%
of total hours from contractors
709 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 10 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant250259,96391100%9.8
Registered Nurse610162,3389099%10
Medication Aide/Technician3031,9979099%11.3
Licensed Practical Nurse4261,7128290%11.5
Physical Therapist4041,6919099%10.4
Other Dietary Services Staff7071,2868391%8
Occupational Therapy Aide2021,2157684%9
RN Director of Nursing2028728391%8.1
Administrator1016296571%9.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician4045696875%4.8
Dietitian1015137380%7
Qualified Social Worker1014766470%7.4
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist2023914853%6.9
Physical Therapy Assistant4043906167%5.8
Nurse Practitioner1013633943%9.3
Physical Therapy Aide2021383134%4.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112133%7

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
63 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
15 residents (23.8%)
Medicaid
44 residents (69.8%)
Private pay or other
4 residents (6.3%)

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.7
51% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 9.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 9.7
47% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.0%
55% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 15.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 5.8%
68% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 18.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 16.2%
23% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 21.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.6%
39% worse than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.9%
16% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
45% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.2%
80% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.8%
23% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 12.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 97.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 98.7%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.4%
14% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 86.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
18% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
15% better than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 86.4%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $49K
43% lower than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: $86K

Number of fines 5
91% more fines than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 2.6

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than New Mexico average

New Mexico average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $49K
New Mexico average $86K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 12, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 22, 2024
$15K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 26, 2023
$14K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 28, 2023
$4K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled, New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), New Mexico resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+, NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+, NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.

None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.

Not assessed.

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

None in NM (unique among states).

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Mexico LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NM resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

New Mexico SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NM resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NM resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+, NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.

~$36,000/year (individual, projected).

Not assessed.

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.